The Mycromix, for instance, is the smallest high-shear mixer granulator in the laboratory equipment range with interchangeable product containers and spray systems.

The laboratory device Solidlab 2, also designed for R&D purposes, handles batches from 0.5 to 12 kilograms and runs different processes in a very small space: from processing small particles and pellets in the fluid bed module to tablet coating in the drum coater module. All processes of both machines can be easily transferred to production equipment via scale-up.

Whether in the laboratory, for the production of clinical samples, or in an industrial environment, the capsule filling machine GKF 702 accompanies a product from R&D until market introduction. It provides future-proof features for a modern, flexible and safe production.

In multimedia presentations, Bosch further showcases the new powder filling and closing machine AFG 5000, which is also presented to customers in exclusive machine presentations at the Bosch site in Crailsheim.

]]>http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/09/05/the-entire-world-of-powder-processing/feed/013201New standards in sterile powder fillinghttp://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/09/05/afg-new-standards-in-sterile-powder-filling/
http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/09/05/afg-new-standards-in-sterile-powder-filling/#respondTue, 05 Sep 2017 09:31:47 +0000http://blog.boschpackaging.com/?p=13177Are you a manufacturer of pharmaceutical powders looking for a filling and closing machine with high output and flexibility? Do you want your production to be reliable and avoid idle times when filling your glass vials, while saving space in the cleanroom? In this case, we cordially invite you to join us for the launch of our AFG 5000.

When: from September 18 to 29, 2017Where: at our Bosch site in Crailsheim, Germany

New and improved features
Cast an exclusive glance at our new filling and closing machine and discover the advantages of the AFG 5000:

]]>http://foodblog.boschpackaging.com/2017/08/28/come-and-see-boschs-new-pack-403-flow-wrapper-at-pack-expo-2017/feed/013172interpack 2017 – a full successhttp://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/05/16/interpack-2017-a-total-success/
http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/05/16/interpack-2017-a-total-success/#commentsTue, 16 May 2017 14:37:14 +0000http://blog.boschpackaging.com/?p=12227The trade show interpack 2017 was a tremendous success for Bosch Packaging Technology. On more than 3,500 square meters booth space we presented new developments from our comprehensive portfolio for the food and pharma industries and registered a new record number of international trade visitors and decision-makers.

In addition to presenting individual machines and system solutions, we placed special focus on our new and comprehensive industry 4.0 solutions. We are confident that in the near future our portfolio will always comprise the combination of machines and services plus digitally connected solutions. The huge interest in these new solutions at interpack 2017 has affirmed us in our decision to continue walking on this path.

Food-Highlights

A special highlight for biscuit manufacturers was our new system solution producing single, pile and slug packs on two independently operating lanes. This system ensures a gentle handling and maximum performance with minimal footprint and can reach an output of up to 2400 biscuits per minute. Read more

Furthermore, we introduced new scalable packaging systems for the gentle handling and packaging of delicate products like biscuits in slug and pile packs. A modular design allows for layout flexibility and scalability, enabling manufacturers to expand their production capacity easily or increase the level of automation – from entry level, hand-fed machines, right through to fully automated solutions. Read more

For producers of liquid and pumpable food, we introduced our new, modular system for linear cup filling – from the hygiene level clean-fill up to the highest level aseptic. We developed the new solution to address the key market requirements of dairy producers, such as hygienic operation, from low to high output, compact spaces, and ease of use. Read more

Vibratory distribution system for biscuits (Image: Bosch)

Our high-performance systems for biscuits and bars was presented by Miriam Rickli and her digital twin (Image: Bosch)

Pharma-Highlights

A highlight making its world debut is the Xelum platform for continuous tablet production. The system continuously manufactures powder while intelligent sensors permanently supervise production conditions. Read more

Furthermore we also showcased our latest addition to its ALF 5000 series of filling and closing machines. This platform is capable of very high output: up to 600 containers per minute. For especially careful processing, a patent-pending carrying rake transport can be added, which slightly lifts the glass containers to keep them from scraping against the machine guides.

Another eye-catching highlight was the new developed KLV-series for container closure integrity testing for fixed containers. A vacuum process ensures high inspection sensitivity and enables the inspection of up to 600 glass containers per minute using unique group testing. The showcased KLV 1360 completes our existing inspection portfolio for liquid pharmaceuticals. Read more

From laboratory to production without scale-up: Bosch presents Xelum platform at interpack 2017 (Image: Bosch)

The Maintenance Support System (MSS), for example, has been developed by the Bosch division Assembly Systems and Special Machinery and is already in use in several Bosch own facilities. The MSS is designed for maintenance staff and machine setters and supports all kinds of maintenance and repair tasks, which means that legwork and repair times decrease significantly, and spare parts are not searched for, but rather found.Read more

For improved process quality, the Condition Monitoring platform supplies details about the machine, line, or process status in question. On the basis of predefined tolerance limits – such as for temperature or cycle time – machine operators are automatically notified in the event of a deviation. This ensures process quality and makes it possible to take action early on, before a malfunction occurs. Read more

]]>http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/05/16/interpack-2017-a-total-success/feed/112227Experience 7 days full of innovations! Visit Bosch at interpack in Duesseldorfhttp://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/05/03/experience-7-days-full-of-innovations-visit-bosch-at-interpack-in-duesseldorf/
http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/05/03/experience-7-days-full-of-innovations-visit-bosch-at-interpack-in-duesseldorf/#respondWed, 03 May 2017 10:08:01 +0000http://blog.boschpackaging.com/?p=12164The world’s leading trade show for the packaging industry and all related process technologies has started today. On more than 3,500 sqm, Bosch Packaging Technology presents new developments from its comprehensive portfolio for the pharmaceuticals, food, and confectionery industries combined with after-sales service solutions for preventive and reactive maintenance.

Industry 4.0 is a topic of very high interest at this year’s interpack. Bosch will show that the connected facility already is reality in the processing and packaging industry. Visitors to our booth can experience the manifold benefits live: higher productivity and efficiency achieved by improved transparency and operator guidance, decreases machine downtimes, quality control data monitoring in real time as well as reduced energy consumption. People as key players are always in the focus of our developments: by implementing industry 4.0 solutions they receive better support for their daily work than ever before.

Visit us from May 4th to 10th, 2017 at interpack in Duesseldorf, Germany, hall 6, stand A 30-C58. We are looking forward to seeing you at the show! Find all important information about our exhibits and events on our interpack Website.

]]>http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/05/03/experience-7-days-full-of-innovations-visit-bosch-at-interpack-in-duesseldorf/feed/012164Megatrend biologicshttp://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/megatrend-biologics/
http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/megatrend-biologics/#respondFri, 24 Mar 2017 17:12:45 +0000http://blog.boschpackaging.com/?p=11664According to current market reports, drug expenses will amount to 1.5 trillion US dollars globally in 2021. Biological substances are an important driver – and have become one of the main trends in the pharmaceutical industry, spreading to more and more regions and people.

In cancer immunotherapy, the body’s own immune system is stimulated to fight against tumor cells, for instance with monoclonal antibodies. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) ensure that cytostatics exclusively reach the cancer cells as loads of the antibodies to unfold their effect, thus sparing “healthy” cells and preventing side effects. Kinase inhibitors, in turn, repair defect signaling cascades and are able to slow down unrestrained cell growth, for example in chronic myeloid leukemia.

Treatment for the masses
Biosimilars – replica products of biopharmaceuticals whose patent has expired – also have increasingly entered the market, for instance for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) promote their approval to make such drugs available faster at lower prices for more people to foster therapeutic advances while reducing costs at the same time.

Intensive research and development, as well as the adaption of production environments to the demands of highly potent or highly sensitive substances and stricter legal requirements are also changing the cooperation between drug producers and equipment manufacturers – from a mere business relationship to a partner-like collaboration. This is why we at Bosch Packaging Technology are at your disposal with a solution that matches your requirements – from a tailor-made single machine through to complete solutions, where we accompany your entire process before, during and after the project with profound market knowledge and technological expertise.

Are you interested to learn more about our comprehensive portfolio? Please feel free to contact us or visit us at Interpack: hall 6, booth A30-C58.

]]>http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/megatrend-biologics/feed/011664Taking care of biscuitshttp://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/taking-care-of-biscuits/
http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/taking-care-of-biscuits/#respondFri, 24 Mar 2017 16:52:20 +0000http://blog.boschpackaging.com/?p=11425At interpack Bosch will present three system solutions with different automation levels for packaging biscuits or crackers in slug or pile packs.

Modular systems: Automation step by step

At interpack, we will be showing two fully automated modular systems, although producers can also improve the level of automation in small incremental steps, for instance by adding automated end-of-line solutions to reduce labor costs.

The first modular system at the show packages biscuits in slug packs. Coming from the vibratory infeed, the Smart Measuring Loader portions the biscuits and places them into trays. Then the Smart Slug Feeder places the trays into the infeed of our horizontal wrapper Pack 301 LS. For secondary packaging, we will be showing the Kliklok SFR endload cartoner with TRAC-i infeed and the new Elematic 1001 SL case packer.

As part of the second modular system for producing pile packs, we will debut our innovative magazine feeder SPL (Smart Pile Loader). It allows for automatic and dynamic lane balancing to compensate for variances in product supply and thus guarantees high output with gentle product handling. You can switch between different stack configurations easily via the intuitive HMI. The biscuit stacks are fed to the new horizontal flow wrapper Pack 403. Then, the reliably heat-sealed pile packs are packaged into cartons by the new integrated topload cartoner, Kliklok ITC. Finally, the cartons are manually packed into shipping cases.

Two-lane high-performance system for single, slug and pile packs

Our third biscuit system at interpack is the advanced new two-lane version of our successful Two-in-One biscuit system that guarantees exceptionally gentle product handling at compact footprint. For the first time, a packaging system for biscuits and crackers can produce single, pile and slug packs on two independent lanes at different output ranges.

The featured new Sigpack DHRG (Head of Line) distributes and aligns up to 400 rows of round, oval or square biscuits per minute, regardless of the processing pattern. The products are flow wrapped by the new Sigpack HMAD wrapper that features two sealing stations and produces at high speeds, with heat or cold-sealing. The integrated linear motor technology guarantees maximum efficiency, speed and flexibility.

To learn more about our three biscuit system solutions, visit Bosch at interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 4-10, 2017, Hall 6, C 30 – A31.

]]>http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/taking-care-of-biscuits/feed/011425Keeping it clean with powdershttp://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/keeping-it-clean-with-powders/
http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/keeping-it-clean-with-powders/#respondFri, 24 Mar 2017 16:38:05 +0000http://blog.boschpackaging.com/?p=11736Sigpack VPF – a revolutionary concept for powder fillingBosch introduces the first freely scalable flat pouch machine to the market at interpack 2017 (hall 6, booth C30). Thanks to the modularization of the dosing and cross-sealing units, the Sigpack VPF is freely scalable from two to up to twelve lanes. In addition, pouch sizes are easily adjustable. The new decentralized stock of product makes it possible to package different products, such as salt and pepper, at the same time on one machine. Exact dosing, deep pouch filling and hermetically tight seams reduce product loss and waste in the packaging process. This has a positive impact on the manufacturer’s business success. For the pharmaceutical industry, these qualities contribute greatly to patient safety, as over- or under-dosing of powdered medication can be avoided.

Further to the launch of the world’s first Sealed Paper Packaging on a vertical form, fill and seal machine (VFFS) in 2016, Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs are bringing their latest innovations to interpack 2017 (hall 6, booth C58). On display for sugar manufacturers will be the SVE 2520 ZAP, Bosch’s first continuous-motion VFFS machine now capable of producing dust-tight, sealed paper bags. Flour producers will benefit from the new PME mandrel wheel machine with ZAP-Module.

Until now, the production of mono-material paper packaging was only possible with glued pre-made bags or formed paper bags on mandrel wheel technology. The VFFS technology, more flexible regarding formats and pack styles and thus popular on the market, previously only allowed bag production using polymer film or fully coated paper. With the ZAP-Module from Bosch it is now possible to process mono-material paper on VFFS technology with dust-tight sealing. The secret lies in the characteristics of the Axello®ZAP paper from BillerudKorsnäs, which was specially developed for this application, as well as in the ZAP-Module from Bosch Packaging Technology. Thanks to the partial application of the sealing agent with the ZAP-Module, throughout the supply chain no dust can enter the surroundings and the product cannot be contaminated once the packaging process has been completed.

Now, this new Sealed Paper Packaging is also available for the mandrel wheel technology to improve the traditional paper bags produced on this type of machines by making them dust-tight. As a result, retailers and consumers profit from clean shelves, high product protection and thus improved product quality. The combination of the robust mandrel wheel concept with the modular closing unit allows high size flexibility as wells as high production outputs. An added value of both technologies is the sustainable character of the paper material, which allows to save on production costs while preserving natural resources.

PME mandrel wheel machine with ZAP-Module (Picture: Bosch)

Learn more about our packaging solutions for powders – from our new flat pouch machine up to our new Sealed Paper Packaging now possible on VFFS as well as on mandrel wheel machines…more…

]]>http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/keeping-it-clean-with-powders/feed/011736Packaging Services completes Bosch’s system competencehttp://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/packaging-services-complete-boschs-systems-competence/
http://blog.boschpackaging.com/blog/2017/03/24/packaging-services-complete-boschs-systems-competence/#respondFri, 24 Mar 2017 16:27:49 +0000http://blog.boschpackaging.com/?p=11760Customized services for all maintenance strategies
A comprehensive range of services to improve machine efficiency and productivity completes Bosch’s system and line competence. The focus at interpack 2017 is on solutions for preventive maintenance as well as services to eliminate unwanted machine conditions as quickly as possible.

Shortened downtime thanks to fast and effective support
Bosch provides a worldwide service network with qualified field service technicians who offer regional support. Thanks to digital services such as Remote Service, which is now supported by a visualization and chat feature, or the mobile version of the E-Portal, which will be presented at interpack 2017, customers receive targeted support regardless of their location.

Maintenance with foresight for higher machine availability
Bosch will further showcase the versatile training portfolio of the Bosch Packaging Academy. Apart from new assistance solutions, Bosch will demonstrate virtual training concepts enabling manufacturers to acquire demand-oriented know-how for machine operation and maintenance. Bosch will also illustrate how Preventive Maintenance Parts Kits and tailor-made maintenance agreements help to proactively minimize unplanned downtime.